Ishikawa Shika

Ishikawa Shika is a small dental clinic tucked on the second floor of the Excellent Building in Nakanobu, a quiet residential part of Shinagawa. It’s a local neighborhood practice — not an international clinic, not a foreigner-friendly flagship. Their website has some English-language content, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients, but don’t walk in expecting fluent English at the front desk. This is a Japanese dental clinic first and foremost. That said, routine dental work — cleanings, fillings, basic checkups — doesn’t require much back-and-forth conversation, and a translation app can cover most of what comes up. If your Japanese is even basic, you’ll be fine. The location is practical for anyone living or working in southern Tokyo. Nakanobu Station on the Toei Asakusa Line puts you close, and the area is easy to navigate. Good option if you’re nearby and need a dentist without the premium price tag of an expat-targeted clinic.